The Gizmon iCA Military Edition iPhone Case and the Street Strap Review

Gizmon just released the all black military version of their Gizmon iCA iPhone 4/4S camera case so I had to order one and give it a try. I’ve been wanting a case with a top-mounted shutter button and viewfinder. I paired the Gizmon iCA case with the Street Strap with the circular rings. The fit [...]

The Street Strap vs The Artisan & Artist ACAM-301 Black Woven Silk Cord Camera Strap

There’s a handsome yet affordable new strap on the market for your Leica Rangefinder, Micro 4/3, Fuji, or Sony NEX, The Street Strap. As you can see from my previous review on camera straps (Artisan & Artist ACAM-301 Black Woven Silk Cord Camera Strap vs. Minox Round Cord Strap), I have not been impressed by [...]

Leica Lenses for Sale!  Update All Lenses Sold!

Just picked up a couple new lenses so these are up for sale. All prices do not include shipping or paypal fees 3%. Local Los Angeles sales preferred. Photos are stock photos. Email Todd@LightingLeica.com with any questions. 35mm Summicron-M f/2 ASPH SOLD! Looks and works just like new, latest 6 bit version, comes with hood, [...]

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG SUSHI:  Trekking to Tokyo to Shoot Buddhist Temples and Baroque Neon

Just how far would I go for an Eric Kim street photography workshop? How about half-way around the globe to Tokyo, Japan? Not only did I span the entire Pacific Ocean, I traveled through time, crossing the International Date Line into tomorrow. But, hey—it’s an Eric Kim workshop, right? And I figure it’s only right [...]

IS IT A BOY?  IS IT A GIRL?  NO…IT'S A GALLERY!:  Come Toast the Birth of the Hatakeyama Gallery in Downtown L.A.

After months of hard labor (pun intended), I am pleased and proud to announce the birth of the Hatakeyama Gallery. Located at 905 S. Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles, the site lies near the heart of the L.A. Art Walk in an area that has served as the site of so many memorable urban [...]

TOP OF THE CLASS:  Matriculating at the Leica Akademie with Street Photographer Craig Semetko

It’s the Harvard of photography workshops! Well, that may be a bit of an overstatement, but the Leica Akademie has almost as long and illustrious heritage as the camera itself. Established in 1930 in Wetzlar, Germany, the birthplace of Leica, the Akademie has attracted avid scholars of the art of photography to its seminars worldwide. [...]

CANYONLANDS AND DOGGY DELIGHTS:  A Week in the Wonders of Utah

One of the paradoxes of going to photography trade shows is that you end up so busy with the show that you don’t get to do any photography. That was the case when I attended the PDN Outdoor Photo Expo in Salt Lake City back in August. Utah is a gorgeous state, brimming with the [...]

HIP PHOTOS, YUPPIE HIPPOS, AND DONUT ICE CREAM: Enjoying the Diverse Pleasures of the L.A. Art Walk

A principal advantage of living near a sprawling cosmopolitan metropolis like Los Angeles is the wide range of cultural activities the area offers at any given time. (It helps make up for having to deal with the horrendous traffic.) One such event happens on the second Thursday of each and every month: the Downtown Art [...]

Clik Elite Traveler Shoulder Bag Review

As readers of my past reviews know, I have an obsession with camera bags. I’m always on the lookout for a new bag that will offer the optimum combination of style, comfort, convenience, and storage capacity. And while it might be impossible to find a single bag that’s perfect for every occasion, I welcome the [...]

TAKIN’ IT TO THE NEXT (STREET) LEVEL:  Honing an Individual Street Photography Style with Eric Kim’s Intermediate Workshop in Downtown L.A.

As readers of this blog will know from past posts about my vacation photography, my favorite subjects are ones that can’t complain about having their picture taken: landscapes, food, and my dog Suki. (Actually, Suki doesn’t really like to pose, but at least she’s easily pacified with a doggy treat.) But because I want to [...]

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